Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1985 Renault Encore peaked in 1995, with 2 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1985 Renault Encore
Hatchback, gasoline, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Apr 21, 1995 to Apr 24, 1995.
Recall campaigns covering this model year3795k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints2Below the median 1985 hatchback
Severity index0.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
50% of complaints about the 1985 Renault Encore name engine and cooling
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
3 recall campaigns cover the 1985 Renault Encore
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92V-051 | Apr 10, 1992 | End cap connecting the heat exchanger's core to the engine cooling system could rupture and allow hot coolant to escape into the passenger compartment | Visibility and wipers | 540,000 | Part replacement |
| 88V-087 | May 31, 1988 | Cooling system pressures during overheated engine operation may exceed the strength capability of certain components due to inadequate venting… | Visibility and wipers | 240,000 | Part replacement |
| 87V-049 | Apr 14, 1987 | Fuel hoses (5) in engine compartment could deteriorate over time | Fuel system | 15,078 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1985 Renault Encore
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Apr 24, 1995Failure Apr 24, 1995UNK, 00Cooling system
WATER PUMP FAILED, CAUSING LEAK. *SKD
NHTSA complaint 489648 - Filed Apr 21, 1995Failure May 7, 1994Eugene, ORHeater core
HAD VEHICLE SERVICED AFTER VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR RECALL THERE HAS BEEN NO HEAT, LEAKING OF ANTI-FREEZE AND WATER. TT
NHTSA complaint 964177
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
No manufacturer communications on file
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.